Liberal Arts programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $18,154 to $100,387 ten years after enrollment. Across 324 programs, this substantial variation in program outcomes demonstrates why institutional selection significantly impacts long-term financial trajectories, with graduates earning about the same as national averages at $42,727 median earnings.
Leading the list is Georgetown University, achieving the highest program earnings at $100,387—more than double the national average for Liberal Arts graduates. Bentley University follows at $87,110, while Depaul University rounds out the top tier at $71,435, demonstrating how elite Liberal Arts programs translate interdisciplinary education into strong career outcomes across diverse industries.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161 | Natchitoches, LA | $43,938 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $12,129 | 93.7% | 44.6% | |
| #162 | Bridgewater CollegePrivate | Bridgewater, VA | $43,891 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,410 | 90.8% | 49.4% |
| #163 | Pittsburg, KS | $43,819 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $17,392 | 88.2% | 57.6% | |
| #164 | Champlain CollegePrivate | Burlington, VT | $43,798 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $26,378 | 66.7% | 63.0% |
| #165 | Coppin State UniversityPublic | Baltimore, MD | $43,786 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $4,635 | 49.6% | 25.6% |
| #166 | Willimantic, CT | $43,775 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $15,167 | 80.5% | 58.1% | |
| #167 | San Marcos, CA | $43,664 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,812 | 95.7% | 54.2% | |
| #168 | Huntsville, TX | $43,663 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,736 | 85.4% | 55.1% | |
| #169 | Shawnee State UniversityPublic | Portsmouth, OH | $43,642 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $13,734 | — | 43.0% |
| #170 | Framingham, MA | $43,637 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $10,802 | 84.9% | 49.5% | |
| #171 | Lamar UniversityPublic | Beaumont, TX | $43,525 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $9,565 | 85.7% | 37.2% |
| #172 | Indianapolis, IN | $43,495 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $5,748 | 81.4% | 53.9% | |
| #173 | Eastern Mennonite UniversityPrivate | Harrisonburg, VA | $43,490 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,418 | 99.8% | 47.1% |
| #174 | Santa Clarita, CA | $43,455 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $31,026 | 75.9% | 63.7% | |
| #175 | Kent, OH | $43,439 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $14,912 | 86.7% | 65.5% | |
| #176 | Pomona, CA | $43,398 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $7,599 | 73.7% | 66.7% | |
| #177 | Misericordia UniversityPrivate | Dallas, PA | $43,375 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $19,361 | 84.9% | 69.2% |
| #178 | Westfield, MA | $43,355 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $11,168 | 80.7% | 54.9% | |
| #179 | Harding UniversityPrivate | Searcy, AR | $43,353 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $16,473 | 100.0% | 70.9% |
| #180 | Bloomington, IN | $43,297 Median Liberal Arts Earnings | $6,125 | 80.4% | 81.2% |
